Brooke Seipel

Editor in Chief

Brooke Seipel is the Content Editor in Chief at McAfee, where she leads the company's content strategy with a focus on cybersecurity education. With a decade of experience in audience development and digital content, Brooke has a strong understanding of online audiences, emerging trends, and the evolving cyber landscape.

Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.

Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.

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Privacy & Identity Protection

This Week in Scams: Fake Brand Messages and Account Takeovers

This week in scams, social engineering sits at the center of several major headlines, from investment platform breaches to social...

Jan 16, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection

McAfee and Pat McAfee Turn a Name Mix-Up Into a Push for Online Safety

If a message popped up in your feed tomorrow promising a cash refund, a surprise giveaway, or...

Jan 15, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

Family Safety

McAfee’s Scam Detector Earns Third Major Award Within Months of Launch

McAfee’s Scam Detector has been named a Winner of the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence...

Jan 15, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection

Google Ends Dark Web Report. What That Means and How to Stay Safe

Google has officially discontinued its Dark Web Report, the tool that alerted users when their personal information appeared in...

Jan 15, 2026 | 6 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection

How to Spot a Fake GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Before You Buy

“I thought I was getting a trusted weight-loss medication, but instead, I ended up sick and scammed....

Jan 14, 2026 | 8 MIN READ

Life at McAfee

McAfee Earns 29th Consecutive AAA Rating From SE Labs

McAfee has once again earned the highest possible AAA rating from SE Labs, marking the 29th consecutive time our consumer protection...

Jan 12, 2026 | 2 MIN READ

Family Safety

This Week in Scams: Explaining the Fake Amazon Code Surge

This week in scams, the biggest threats showed up as routine security messages, viral consumer “warnings,” and...

Jan 09, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

Privacy & Identity Protection

New Year Reset: A Quick Guide to Improving Your Digital Hygiene in 2026

Scams didn’t slow down in 2025—and all signs point to the problem getting worse in 2026. While...

Dec 31, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

Family Safety

Think That Party Invite Is Real? Fake E-Vite Scams Are the New Phishing Trap

It looks harmless enough. A digital party invitation lands in your inbox or phone. You click to...

Dec 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

McAfee News

McAfee Named ADVANCED+ in Real-World Protection — What That Means for You

When it comes to online safety, independent testing matters. And in the latest AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection Test,...

Dec 01, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Security News

The Most Impersonated Brands in Holiday Shopping, Ranked

Scammers aren’t worried about ending up on the naughty list. If anything, they’re doubling down in 2025. This year, scammers are impersonating major brands...

Nov 24, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Internet Security

The World’s Most Deepfaked Celebrities Revealed

Scammers most targeted celebrities by deepfake scams. Learn why these stars are exploited and how to detect...

Nov 13, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

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